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Pool Opening Kits
If you own a pool, you are well aware that opening it after a long winter can be a daunting task. This is where a pool opening kit, also called a pool start-up kit, comes in handy. A pool opening kit contains all the essential chemicals you need to get your pool ready for the swimming season. It can help you balance the pH levels, sanitize the water, and prevent algae growth. Using a pool opening kit can save time and money by avoiding costly maintenance and repair issues that can arise from neglecting your pool during the off-season. Plus, a properly opened pool is essential for the health and safety of your family and friends. Invest in a pool start-up kit today to ensure a smooth and stress-free pool opening process.
At the end of the season when you're ready to close your pool, we also have winter closing kits. Do you have a spa rather than a swimming pool? Check out our selection of spa chemicals.
Do you have questions about our pool opening kits? Call the pool pros today and let us help you find the right pool chemicals to treat your pool. We also carry individual chemicals, such as shock, chlorine and bromine, and pool algaecides.
Pool Opening Kits From Doheny's: What's Included
Jump start your pool with our money saving Pool Start-Up Kits. Each kit includes just the right amount of our specially-formulated chemicals to treat your pool water at the start of the season. Pool Opening Kits come in four sizes and can be purchased in multiples to accommodate larger pools. Our basic kits include:
- Metal Out - An easy, inexpensive solution to prevent stains, scale and discoloration caused by metals in your water, Metal Out works by binding to the metal ions in your pool water, so they can be easily removed through your pool filter.
- Doheny's Pool Clarifier - Helps keep your water sparkling clear by clustering small particles together so they are large enough to be easily trapped by your water filter.
- Doheny's Algaecide - Our most popular Algaecide for proactively preventing Algae growth so your pool can remain clear and free of unsightly Algae.
- Super Shock - Kills algae, bacteria, and other organic contaminants to quickly turn your pool water from cloudy to clear. Quick dissolving and fast-acting, it will help clear even the most contaminated pools.
- 10 free test strips.
Our Master Kits include Doheny's Pool Clarifier Doheny’s Algaecide and Doheny’s Super Shock plus Natural Chemistry Metal FREE and Pool Magic Spring and PHOSfree. Metal Free is a highly effective metal chelating agent that protects against staining and discoloration from trace metals such as iron or copper. Pool Magic Free+PHOSfree is a powerful formula that helps preserve pool liners and finishes, reduces staining and the need for acid washing, and removes phosphates. Pool Opening Kits also includes 10 free test strips.
Start-Up Kits Guides
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Pool Opening Master Kit Instructions
One thing to keep in mind when it is time to open your swimming pool for the summer is that cutting corners will only give you more work later. The pool was covered for the winter, but now water, dirt, and debris have settled on the winter pool cover and on the deck. In addition, the pool equipment has weathered and some of the parts may need to be repaired or replaced. Taking a methodical and thorough approach to opening your pool will ensure a clean, safe swimming environment throughout the summer for you, your family and friends.
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Pool Chemicals Guide for Opening Your Pool
At the end of a long winter you never know what you are going to find when you remove your pool cover. During all of those months of sitting dormant, chances are your pool water has gone out of balance and built up some contaminants. To open your swimming pool the right way, there are several different chemicals you need.
After you have removed your pool cover, replaced your winterizing plugs, cleaned the skimmer baskets and main drain, thoroughly checked and reconnected your pool equipment, and started up your pool pump, it's time for the chemicals. This handy guide will walk you through exactly which pool chemicals you need to start off on the right foot and get your pool ready for swim season. For complete instructions on how to open your pool, check out our comprehensive pool opening checklist.
Pool Balancing Chemicals
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